Yoga

The Art of Stillness

In a world obsessed with speed and rife with distractions, there are few things that feel better than sitting still, paying attention — and going nowhere. A celebrated travel writer explains how to get there.

By Pico Iyer

Mental Health Mindfulness/Meditation

How Exercise Decreases Inflammation

We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.

By Catherine Guthrie

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips

The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong

This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.

By Yael Grauer

Body-Weight Workouts Low Impact

PUMPING IRONY: Your Brain on Yoga

A new study suggests movement and meditation may conquer dementia and depression. My own experience suggests it promotes an odd sort of conviviality.

By Craig Cox

Brain Health Pumping Irony

The Restorative-Yoga Workout

Soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.

By Karla Walsh, NASM-CPT, AFAA

Recovery Yoga

The Workout: Restorative Yoga (Video)

See how to soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.

By Experience Life Staff

Recovery Workouts

Behind the Scenes With Kathryn Budig (Video)

The yoga instructor and author shares her thoughts on reaching goals for 2016 — and beyond.

By Experience Life Staff

Yoga

True Joy: Kathryn Budig

Kathryn Budig empowers her yoga students to find authentic pleasure and meaning in what matters to them.

By Kaelyn Riley

Happiness/Joy Yoga

Expert Answers: Back Hurting After Yoga Class

Why does my back hurt after yoga class? Plus, four posed to alleviate your discomfort.

By Karla Walsh, NASM-CPT, AFAA

Fitness Tips Recovery

The Workout: Animal Flow (Video)

Improve how you move with this dynamic, body-weight workout developed by personal trainer Mike Fitch, NSCA-CPT.

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation Workouts

A 10-Minute Prenatal Yoga Sequence (Video)

Blooma Yoga founder Sarah Longacre guides us through a 10-minute prenatal sequence that's designed to help moms-to-be prepare for birth. Enjoy a short energizing series, followed by relaxation poses that are ideal for just before bedtime.

By Experience Life Staff

Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga